Anesthesia Technician

ProHealth Care, Inc•Waukesha, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

In a single day, staff from 4 specialty based teams work within 16 Operating Room Suites to handle as many as 40 cases ranging from Cardiothoracic, Neuro/Orthopedics/Dental, General/Vascular/ ENT, GYN, Urology, to Plastics surgery. Waukesha Memorial Hospitals Operating Rooms average 8,500 procedures annually including da Vinci Robotic procedures performed within more specialties routinely than any other facility in SE Wisconsin. The OR suite also includes a newly built Hybrid OR and a fully integrated Minimally Invasive Robotic room. In the Operating Room, the Anesthesia Tech assists the RN and/or physician as an integral team member in the full spectrum of procedures requiring anesthesia intervention. ProHealth Care has been the health care leader in Waukesha County and surrounding areas for the past century, providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services. The people of ProHealth Care strive to continuously improve the health and well-being of the community by combining skill, compassion and innovation. The ProHealth family includes Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin, ProHealth Medical Group clinics, AngelsGrace Hospice, ProHealth Home Care & Hospice, West Wood Health & Fitness Center and Regency Senior Communities. ProHealth Care, one of the largest employers in Waukesha County, offers work that is challenging and rewarding. The organization is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our patients and their families and treats each individual with respect – the way they should be treated. ProHealth Care supports a Just Culture, one that encourages an open learning environment and maintaining safe systems. We have high expectations for those who join our team of nearly 5,000 employees. In return, we offer exceptional career opportunities in a dynamic, health care system where the contributions of every team member are valued.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain upon hire

Nice To Haves

Completion of a program for anesthesia tech, surgical tech or previous anesthesia tech or EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains cleanliness, readiness, organization, and stock levels in the anesthesia work room, all anesthesia workstations, and OR's, which includes restocking of anesthesia Med carts.
Prepares and assembles equipment necessary for invasive procedures, and assists Anesthesiologist as needed.
Activates anesthesia machines daily, completing leak tests, able to calibrate oximeter on anesthesia machines.
Demonstrates Knowledge of emergency situations and difficult airway equipment.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care in a cost effective environment.
Has working knowledge of anesthesia agents, reversal agents, analgesics, and anti-emetics.